Virtual Dementia Caregiving Support Groups

This flyer provides details for Virtual Dementia Caregiving Support Groups available to Michigan caregivers supporting a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Offered through Michigan’s network of Area Agencies on Aging and partners, these online groups create a dedicated space for some of the most stretched caregivers to connect, share, and find relief.

Dementia caregiving is uniquely demanding. The progressive nature of the disease, the changes in personality and behavior, and the long arc of decline place sustained emotional and physical strain on caregivers — who often cannot easily leave their loved one to attend an in-person meeting. A virtual support group meets that reality directly: caregivers can join from home, even while supervising their loved one, and connect with others who truly understand what dementia caregiving entails. The flyer lists meeting days, times, and instructions for joining online.

This resource matters because dementia caregivers face especially high rates of stress, depression, and burnout, and peer support is one of the most effective and accessible buffers against those risks. Hearing how others handle wandering, repetition, sundowning, or the grief of watching a loved one change can be both practically useful and deeply validating. For Michigan dementia caregivers, these free virtual groups offer ongoing connection without the barrier of leaving home. Refer to the flyer for the current schedule and joining details.